Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium is a college football stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana, home of the Nicholls Colonels, who play in the Southland of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026 and seats 10,500 fans. It ranks 7th of 10 in the Southland by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, about 46 miles away.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Home of
- Nicholls Colonels
- School
- Nicholls State University
- Conference
- Southland
- Subdivision
- Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- Opened
- 1972
- Capacity
- 10,500
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Size rank in FCS
- 70th of 127
Plan your trip to Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
Stadiums near Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium10
- 1FBSYulman Stadium — Tulane Green Wave 46 mi
- 2FBSTiger Stadium — LSU Tigers 50 mi
- 3FCSA. W. Mumford Stadium — Southern Jaguars 50 mi
- 4FCSStrawberry Stadium — Southeastern Louisiana Lions 53 mi
- 5FBSCajun Field — Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 78 mi
- 6FBSCarlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium — Southern Miss Golden Eagles 134 mi
- 7FCSCasem-Spinks Stadium — Alcorn State Braves 142 mi
- 8FCSNavarre Stadium — McNeese Cowboys 149 mi
- 9FBSHancock Whitney Stadium — South Alabama Jaguars 172 mi
- 10FCSMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Jackson State Tigers 177 mi
Questions about Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
Where do the Nicholls Colonels play home games?
The Nicholls Colonels play at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
How many people does Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium hold?
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium has a capacity of 10,500.
When did Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium open?
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium opened in 1972.
Does Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium have grass or turf?
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium?
Yulman Stadium in New Orleans is about 46 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.